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BSD PED - Administration

About the Department

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago Medicine (UCM) Comer Children\'s Hospital and at our regional sites, we are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. In collaboration with our partners in the Chicagoland Children\'s Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children\'s Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System). CCHA has responsibility for the care of almost 1 million children. The Department has 6 ambulatory sites and 3 inpatient sites of care across the region with the goal of providing care \'close to home\' whenever feasible (https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/).

Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare.

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Finance acts as the top financial advisor to the Executive Administrator (EA) and Chairman within the Department of Pediatrics and collaborates closely with senior leadership within the Department of Pediatrics, as well as the Division\'s Vice Dean of Academic Administration and Finance, as needed. In conjunction with the EA, plans, directs and implements all aspects of financial strategy, decisions and activities impacting the Department of Pediatrics toward the achievement of the Department\'s philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Collaborates with Department Chairman, EA, department leadership, and medical center leadership to develop and implement short and long-term strategic, operational, and financial plans for the department, including clinical business and program development, research development, and scholarship. Through the business development and strategic planning functions, provide sound leadership for the department\'s growth initiatives across the Chicago metropolitan area and multi-state geographies.

Our department follows a hybrid work structure that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. Working from the office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

Acts as the top financial advisor to the Executive Administrator (EA) and Chairman.

In conjunction with the EA, plans, directs and implements all aspects of financial strategy, decisions and activities impacting the Department of Pediatrics toward the achievement of the Department\'s philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives.

Recommends and oversees effective development and execution of fiscal strategy, leading the budgeting process for operating and capital budgets, revenue and expense management, financial reporting and accounting, oversight and management of incentive plans, and decision support services to ensure alignment with departmental mission, vision and goals.

Ensures integrity and internal financial controls of annual operating budget and grant portfolio.

Oversees the preparation of financial statements and reports and critical analyses of p rformance across all missions, best practices, benchmarks.

Ensures accurate, timely, and effective reporting and budgeting.

Monitors all aspects of revenue generation.

Leads annual operating budget and capital budget to ensure strong programmatic/ financial linkages within Department of Pediatrics.

Analyzes budget estimates, projections, and proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.

Identifies opportunities to streamline financial and administrative operations through best practices.

Analyzes and interprets financial information and assesses operational plans, forecasts and potential risks; evaluates alternative courses of action.

Recommends strategies and tactics to improve performance.

Identifies revenue optimization and expense reduction strategies; effective growth strategies and processes; and opportunities to leverage cross-program strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges.

Maximizes available revenues as clinical reimbursement patterns change.

Accountable for all restricted funding, including assuring compliance with sponsor requirements, accounting, reporting